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FL03 URW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,426 mi
Last recorded91,426 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 URW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,426 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,037 miles

Rear Parking brake grabs in operation could indicate a fault ?

Fail 23 Mar 2023 86,036 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap is push in type for temporary use only , seal is ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Needed water adding (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake grabs in operation could indicate a fault ?

Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 69,347 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 69,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 1.10, recorded average 1.41 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,772 miles

Rear Arches corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,556 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 61,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 58,120 miles

ALL TYRES DETERIORATED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,521 miles

Auxillary drive belt starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 24,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,599 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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FL03 URW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL03 URW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL03 URW registered?

FL03 URW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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